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Nayika

Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur School

Artwork Details

Nayika
18th century
Artist Unknown, India, Rajasthan, Udaipur School
ink, opaque watercolor, silver, and gold on paper
13 ½ x 9 ½ in. (34.29 x 24.13 cm);18 1/8 x 22 1/8 in. (46.04 x 56.2 cm)
Gift of Mr. George P. Bickford for the James Marshall Plumer Memorial Collection
1964/2.115

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Description

Subject Matter:

See Physical Description. Portrait-studies such as these are common within the tradition of Indian miniature painting. The presentation of the figure is meant to evoke sensual pleasure in the viewer.

Physical Description:

A bejewelled nayika holds an amorous pose. The portrait is focused on her upper body and side face.

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